Oliver township, Michigan
Oliver township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oliver township is a geographic entity located in Kalkaska County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 302. The land area covers 35.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 302 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 155 | ±36 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 275 | ±47 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 155 | ±36 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 120 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $147,800 | ±$26,987 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | ±$354 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,375 | ±$13,556 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,921 | ±$3,900 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 30 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% | ±6.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 136 | ±46 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.4% | ±9.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 302 (2024)
ID: 167074
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2796 SIGMA RD, KALKASKA MI 49646-9618
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GUS Population: 18,618 (2024)
ID: 106279
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
605 N BIRCH ST, KALKASKA MI 49646-8414
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | KALKASKA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FIFE LAKE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | FIFE LAKE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KALKASKA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | KALKASKA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | KALKASKA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RAPID CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | GRAYLING, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kirtland Community College
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College | 16.4 mi away | 4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI, 49738 |
9892755000
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KALKASKA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 247 SOUTH CEDAR STREET, KALKASKA, MI, 49646 |
(231) 258-9411
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FIFE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 77 LAKECREST LANE, FIFE LAKE, MI, 49633 |
(231) 879-4101
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CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 201 PLUM STREET, GRAYLING, MI, 49738 |
(989) 348-9214
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FREDERIC COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 6470 MANISTEE STREET, FREDERIC, MI, 49733 |
(989) 348-4067
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LYON TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 7851 WEST HIGGINS LAKE DRIVE, HIGGINS LAKE, MI, 48627 |
(989) 821-9111
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MANCELONA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 202 WEST STATE STREET, MANCELONA, MI, 49659 |
(231) 587-9451
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ALDEN DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 8751 HELENA ROAD, ALDEN, MI, 49612 |
(231) 331-4318
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MISSAUKEE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 210 SOUTH CANAL STREET, LAKE CITY, MI, 49651 |
(231) 839-2166
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MANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 404 WEST MAIN STREET, MANTON, MI, 49663 |
(231) 824-3584
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KALKASKA 11SE, MI US, located 3.3 miles from Oliver township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 9.8° | 16.8° | 2.26" | 28.5" |
| February | 27.4° | 8.0° | 17.7° | 1.99" | 25.3" |
| March | 37.4° | 16.0° | 26.7° | 2.14" | 15.4" |
| April | 51.1° | 28.3° | 39.7° | 3.49" | 9.5" |
| May | 65.3° | 39.8° | 52.6° | 3.65" | 0.5" |
| June | 74.0° | 49.2° | 61.6° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.6° | 52.5° | 64.6° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.7° | 52.1° | 63.9° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.2° | 43.4° | 55.8° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.6° | 34.3° | 44.4° | 3.77" | 2.6" |
| November | 41.0° | 25.3° | 33.2° | 3.03" | 14.0" |
| December | 30.2° | 17.6° | 23.9° | 2.22" | 30.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Manistee Lake CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
| Kalkaska village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
| South Boardman CDP | CDP | 12.4 mi | — |
| Fife Lake village | Village | 15.9 mi | — |
| Grayling city | City | 16.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2607960540. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.